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“The test of the machine is the satisfaction it gives you. There isn't any other test. If the machine produces tranquility it's right. If it disturbs you it's wrong until either the machine or your mind is changed.”

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Originally Posted by Mike Miller

I just don't know what I'd do with 560 hp that doesn't involve getting arrested.

“The test of the machine is the satisfaction it gives you. There isn't any other test. If the machine produces tranquility it's right. If it disturbs you it's wrong until either the machine or your mind is changed.”

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Originally Posted by Mike Miller

I just don't know what I'd do with 560 hp that doesn't involve getting arrested.

Not trying to open a can of worms, but does everyone who is experiencing this issue have the beisan seals in their vanos? I don't remember if there are any threads about the longevity of their system. Has anyone opened up a vanos after 40-60k to check out how they hold up?

i had this issue before i did the vanos seals... i noticed it the day i tested the car when purchasing it. only happens when i give it and its hitting the 3K range.. after that its smooth.
Originally i thought it was a vacuum leak or something else simple.. but after everything i did, update seems to be the only reason.

i had this issue before i did the vanos seals... i noticed it the day i tested the car when purchasing it. only happens when i give it and its hitting the 3K range.. after that its smooth.
Originally i thought it was a vacuum leak or something else simple.. but after everything i did, update seems to be the only reason.

ill book an appointment and see what happens.

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If you head in to the dealer, see if they can tell you the DME version maybe?

The problem is, it's low on my list of priorities. Today I replaced the driver side front axel in my daughter's 03 Passat, along with the battery, which couldn't hold a charge with the ignition on during part of the process. Our 05 Kia needs a new ac compressor. The weather is warming up, and soon it will be fishing season again. I still have a few fluid changes to perform, on all of the family cars. The stutter is a nuisance, but in the overall scheme of things, a small matter.

I'll get to it, but it will be a few weeks, or months.

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“The test of the machine is the satisfaction it gives you. There isn't any other test. If the machine produces tranquility it's right. If it disturbs you it's wrong until either the machine or your mind is changed.”

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Miller

I just don't know what I'd do with 560 hp that doesn't involve getting arrested.

Just noticed this stutter for the first time yesterday. '04 330i ZHP. As far as I know, the car has original DISA. Will be taking the car into dealer for other warranty work soon. Will update if addressed/fixed, etc.

The problem is, it's low on my list of priorities. Today I replaced the driver side front axel in my daughter's 03 Passat, along with the battery, which couldn't hold a charge with the ignition on during part of the process. Our 05 Kia needs a new ac compressor. The weather is warming up, and soon it will be fishing season again. I still have a few fluid changes to perform, on all of the family cars. The stutter is a nuisance, but in the overall scheme of things, a small matter.

I'll get to it, but it will be a few weeks, or months.

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Originally Posted by pawelgawel

i made an appointment for next Monday.. the want the car for a full day :what:
Ill get a car in the mean time... probably a Hyundai. yay

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Any reason you guys are unwilling to do the flash yourselves? If setting up the software is the issue, get the kit from bmtechnic -- they made it pretty foolproof. With WinKFP, you can do the update in your garage in less than an hour.

i do have a question... after heading some comments, the possible reason for the stutter might be because the sw wasn't able to handle a used up o2 sensors as well as it should. I have new o2 sitting around just in case and im wondering if that would solve the issue as well.

i do have a question... after heading some comments, the possible reason for the stutter might be because the sw wasn't able to handle a used up o2 sensors as well as it should. I have new o2 sitting around just in case and im wondering if that would solve the issue as well.

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Perhaps. But the issue will comeback. It's better to get the proper software so that you can get the full life out of your o2s

Edit: I see you're in London -- as far as I know, the software issue only affects Ms45.1 e46s, which are exclusive to the US. So you might actually need O2s or some other item.